Do you also struggle with a dog who is seemingly jealous? Without knowing the specifics of what ‘jealous’ behaviour is being displayed, here are a few general suggestions that may help. If there is someone else available when you are spending time with one dog, have that person take the other dog for a walk
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Q: What should I do if my puppy tears up my furniture? A: Puppies need to be actively taught what they can and cannot chew – they don’t come pre-programmed knowing that your couch is off-limits. Make sure the puppy has plenty of toys, but don’t just leave them lying around, as puppies get bored
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For me, there is something magical about planning a holiday, especially if the year has been hard, like this one has been, with various lockdowns, the pandemic and other bad incidents. It is as if the excitement of the holiday already starts with the planning. The thrill of choosing a destination and organising how we’ll
It’s #DidYouKnowFriday and we want to share this interesting facts about flamingos, seahorses and jelly fish with you. Did you know? The flamingo is the national animal of the Bahamas. Flamingos are filter feeders – they use their feet to stir up the water, then scoop it up with their beaks, which are designed to
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Most cockatiels can learn to say a few words, phrases or whistle a few songs, and it can be quite entertaining. They don’t actually grasp what they’re saying – they are purely mimicking the sounds that they hear often. So, if you want to teach your cockatiel to say a few words, you need to
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Q: My youngest son is very interested in having a rat as a pet. Which rat is the best, and where can we get one? A: Rats make fantastic pets for children. They are easy to keep, gentle and very intelligent and friendly. Best would be to purchase a pet rat from a rattery rather
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Do you also want your cat to stay at home due to all the dangers out there? First of all, sterilisation is key. Cats breed at a rapid rate, and overpopulation is a real problem in South Africa. Your sterilised cat might still take herself on the occasional walk, but chances are she won’t go
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Over the years, people have developed and bred dogs for specific reasons – such as hunting, tracking down prey, or to be their companions, to name just a few. These were used as a basis to group dogs into seven categories, which today make it easier for us to distinguish between the various canines. The
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Helping you to improve your general knowledge, we share interesting facts with you on #DidYouKnowFridays. This week we look at a musk deer’s fangs, the difference between black and white rhinos, and why we can call an octopus Houdini. Did you know? Musk deer have fangs. And no, musk deer, also known as sabre-toothed deer,
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Rats are very smart animals who can do a variety of tricks, and it can be easier to teach them than you may think. You need to handle your rat every day and spend time with him – this way you will build his trust in you. Rats younger than two years tend to learn
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Q: How often should I play with my bearded dragon, and what games could I play with him? A: Reptiles, especially bearded dragons, can be surprisingly playful. Handling him several times a week would be sufficient to keep him tame, but handling for short periods every day would be acceptable in a tame adult. Handling
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When you have a cat, you might have the question: How do I know that a hairball has moved to my cat’s bowel? If she displays some of these symptoms, she might have a stuck hairball: Loss of appetite or only eating small quantities of food at a time. Indigestion. Constipation or diarrhoea. Hair entwined
